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MAGFest Election 2

Electric boogaloo

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Quick Reminders

NO. BAD. STAHP.

  • MAGFest Politics Policy
    • Listen to Bunny
  • Spriggs should stop reusing presentations

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Why?

This happens... less frequently!

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Process

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4 Part Process

Because things like this take 4evar

  1. Preparation
  2. Nominations
  3. Campaigning
  4. Voting

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Preparation

The Committee (Dave, Dylan, Millholland, Spriggs, Andrew)

We’re Hiring!

The Software (VoteHaus)�github.com/wireshoutllc/votehaus

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Nominations

LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE

  • Soon™

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Instant Runoff

  • Not ‘Mercia
  • Doesn’t suck as much
  • Ranking your candidates
  • Lets us pick the most favorable candidate

CC2.5 BY-NC xkcd.com

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Lessons Learned from 2017

  • Coordinate better with shiftless departments
  • Add in ballot review into VoteHaus
  • Support alternative voting methods (email)
  • Host a committee sponsored campaign event (fireside chat)

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Changes to the process

  • More Flexible Campaigning
    • GDPR/Consent Requirements
    • Question Pool
    • More Frequent Updates
  • Larger Voter Base
    • More events! MAGWest didn’t exist!
  • Binding Decision (?)
    • Increase in number of elected seats, staggered terms, etc.
  • Nomination Changes
    • Who can run, What if i’m on a committee, What if MAGFest is a Donut?!
  • Schedule Updates
  • Grievance Procedures
    • Appeals Process
    • More Open Grievence Disclosure
  • Follow up with Candidates and Elected Member

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